GPS Question

[Jordan]

I am probably going to be going to Colorado this fall with a buddy of mine elk hunting. I was told it would be easier if I brought a handheld GPS with me. I looked on cabelas, basspro, etc and found all different brands. Would like to spend no more than $350, but want a reliable one thats weatherproof. I have always been a Garmin man, have 3 of the e-trex's, but want something with maps. Any thoughts, links ?? Open for all suggestions.

[Shawn Braquet]

Get motion x gps for your iphone, used it in tensas to locate climbers for multiple people. It worked even when I didnt have cell service!

[Jordan]

does it have maps ?? I want to track waypoints, etc. If we drop an elk (mark waypoint), camp (mark waypoint), if we drop packs (mark waypoint)

[Armand16]

motion x gps X2.. the maps are google maps. its does all what u want plus more

[Jordan]

downloading it now, thanks fellas.

[Shawn Braquet]

The free version only allows 3 waypoints

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Shawn Braquet

The free version only allows 3 waypoints

I would only need two............camp & beer store, I'll download it now.

[specktator]

I like Motion X too but if I was going on an elk hunt I wouldn't trust just that. You can get a good handheld for under $200. I have a Lowrance H20 wife got me for Christmas few years back. Mine isn't color screen though, I would go with color screen for sure if I was getting a new one.

[Jordan]

i bought motion X drive and regular. I will be traveling alot this year and wanted to get a tom-tom also, just saved mucho dinero with motion X drive.

I will just go to academy or somewhere and get a regular handheld one.

[Ratdog]

U might think about dem hills. My gpx old but good works but dem hills made it hard to get signals some time. I would question the phone one big time. I stayed ne'er Nederland and boy phone survice was spotty reel bad .

So unless u hunting on flat ground not likely u might talk to a elk hunter up there to see what is in use .
I heard of one that keeps u and other hunters using it marked so no shots ne'er them. It's hard sometime to glass in da clouds.
Good luck an if u get a liver I will be ur slave for a day if I can have it.

Edit...
Also at 10000 foot 100 yards feels like a mile.

[calcutta37]

Jordan see if you can borrow a hand held for a week and save your 200$.

[Bluechip]

Originally Posted by calcutta37

Jordan see if you can borrow a hand held for a week and save your 200$.

X 2....

[Raymond]

Pookester , uncan barrrrow my gps

[jchief]

Or my Garmin60cs

[papap]

I have been up the elk hunt in the SW part of the state. I was up around 10000 feet. No phone service at all. I would highly recommed a good gps. Also print some topo maps and carry a compess. Also carry someting to lite a fire. Where are you hunting at?

[hankscke123]

i been their put on ankle weights and start cardio and dont smoke i about died.

[2ndamendment]

Originally Posted by hankscke123

i been their put on ankle weights and start cardio and dont smoke i about died.

Good recommendation......I have been hiking in Colorado and us flat land boys don't do well in the high country.

[Duck Butter]

$300 will get you more than you will ever use in a GPS. I have used a Garmin eTrex for several years and they do everything I need. It comes with topo maps and software where you can plug up your GPS to the computer and make maps with it. I would recommend this one to anyone that is just starting to use one, they are relatively simple to learn and will do more than you will ever need, even has solunar tables to see when the best hunt/fish times are. With a clear signal of the sky which you will likely have elk hunting, the accuracy will be about 10 feet, so more than you will ever need. I was 'forced' to get a new fancy expensive one for work but still use the eTrex for my personal use. I would also recommend the DeLorme unit, I really looked into those and there was a fairly cheap unit that had aerial photos and topo maps with it.

Topo maps are gonna be a big advantage where you are going also, not so much in Louisiana, but will help you navigate the easiest routes in the mountains. Just remember that when those lines on the topo are close together it = steep terrain!